Show Notes
What if the best way to use AI is to stop trying to make your thoughts neat and simply unleash your Autistic brain on it?
In this episode of AI and Autism, Bre Ransome is joined by Francois Dabriel, an AI consultant and neuro-affirming coach working with late-diagnosed AuDHD adults. Together, they explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emotional and nervous-system regulation, and how AI might reduce some of the everyday friction experienced by neurodivergent people.
Francois and Bre discuss their experiences of Autistic meltdowns and why support isn't always about trying to stop what is happening in the moment. They also explore AI as a preventative tool, the difference between emotional regulation and emotional suppression, and what it can mean to better understand your own sensory and nervous-system needs.
Tools mentioned Wispr Flow — an AI-powered dictation tool discussed in relation to verbal processing and reducing the friction of typing. Claude — discussed by Francois as one of the AI tools he uses for research, problem-solving and technical tasks. Ash — an AI-powered app discussed during the conversation about emotional regulation.
These tools are mentioned during the conversation and are not formally affiliated with the Autistic Culture Podcast Network or AI and Autism.
Connect with Francois But You Don't Look Autistic — Francois' writing on late-diagnosed autism, burnout, executive function and AI. Coaching — find out more about Francois' neuro-affirming ACT coaching.
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